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US Tightens Visa Rules: Applicants Citing Home-Country Persecution Face Denial
A new US visa rule could deny entry to applicants who admit fearing persecution at home, aiming to curb asylum misuse but raising concerns about its impact on genuine refugees.
'Xi Has Removed 110 Generals': Tibetan Leader Flags Beijing's "Power Struggle"
In an interview with NDTV, Tibetan government-in-exile President Penpa Tsering said Xi Jinping had removed "more than 110 military generals" since taking control of the Communist Party.
Canada Shooting Victims' Families Sue OpenAI Over Shooter's ChatGPT Use
The case highlights concerns about the harms posed by overly agreeable AI chatbots and what obligations the tech industry has to control them or notify authorities about planned violence by chatbot users.
White House Quiet As China Tightens Trade Rules Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet
The rules, announced just weeks ahead of President Donald Trump's May 14-15 summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, lay the legal groundwork for punishing foreign firms that seek to shift their sourcing away from China.
Opinion: Opinion | Can Saudi Arabia, Now Alone At The Top, Manage To Keep Oil Stable?
With the UAE's exit, Saudi Arabia will remain the only swing producer with sufficient spare capacity to exert market influence and respond to supply shocks. This will constrain the grouping's leveraging power.
Pak Opens 6 Land Routes To Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade: Double-Crossing US?
But by granting the six land routes to Tehran, Islamabad appears to have punched a hole into Trump's strategy.
Opinion: Opinion | The Perfect Exit? Why This Is The Ideal Moment For Anyone Looking To Leave OPEC
Though the timing of the UAE's actions appears paradoxical at first, a deeper evaluation reveals the strategy.
Indians Become Australia's Largest Migrant Group, Surpassing British
Migration has long been a key pillar of Australia's economic growth, helping the country avoid recession since the early 1990s, aside from a brief contraction during the pandemic.
In 90-Minute Call, Putin Offers Trump Help With Iran's '11-Tonne' Uranium
Over the past eight years, after Trump, during his first term as president, pulled Washington out of a nuclear deal with Tehran, Iran has reportedly accumulated 22,000 pounds, or 11 tonnes, of enriched uranium.
Video Suggests Would-Be Trump Killer May Not Have Fired Bullet That Hit Agent
At present there is no credible indication Allen did not act alone; he remains the only person arrested in connection with the alleged assassination attempt on Trump.
Kohinoor In Focus After Mamdani Backs Its Return. All About 106 Carat Diamond
The Koh-i-Noor, whose name translates to “Mountain of Light” in Persian, is one of the most well-known and historically debated gemstones in the world.
Nepal Airlines Shows J&K As Part Of Pak In Map, Issues Apology After Backlash
"We have immediately removed the post and are conducting an internal review to ensure our materials meet the highest standards of accuracy," the airline said.
Indian Airlines To Resume Full Operations To Doha From May 1
Three major Indian carriers -- Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo -- are expected to lead the resumption, reconnecting Doha with several key Indian metropolitan cities and regional hubs.
"Chic": Macron On King Charles' "You'd Be Speaking French" Jab At Trump
During his recent state dinner at the Oval Office, King Charles III cracked a joke or two about America and Britain's shared history.
$25 Billion, $40 Billion, $50 Billion? How Much Is US Really Spending On Iran War
Repair costs have not been added to the claimed bill for this war; this has 'not been reflected' in the $1.5 trillion budget FY27 proposal because the Pentagon is still 'assessing' the situation.
Why A Dress Worn By US Defense Secretary's Wife, Jennifer Rauchet, Is Fueling Online Debate
Jennifer Rauchet's dress at a Washington event has sparked debate over politics, affordability and the ethics of fast fashion, with reactions divided online.
"Next Stop $140": Iran Speaker Ghalibaf's Big Warning As Oil Prices Reach Historic High
Ghalibaf blamed "junk advice" from top US officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for pushing the theory of economic pressure, claiming it had instead spiked global oil prices to $120 per barrel, with $140 likely as the "next stop".
"Would Encourage King Charles": Zohran Mamdani Backs Kohinoor Return To India
"If I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said
Trump Rejects Peace Plan, Iran Says Ready With Weapon US "Deeply Afraid Of"
Iran's Navy Commander claimed that the Iranian forces have carried out at least "seven missile operations" against the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
